A list of links to resources to support people who use Easy English, Easy Read or picture stories. These are about Coronavirus also called COVID-19. Topics include rules, mental health, help, money, support, self-help, staying safe, social bubbles and more.
IDEAS continue to add new resources to this page as they become available. Things do keep changing so it is good to check back to see what the latest information is. You can also call us if there is something you would like help to find. Free Call: 1800 029 904.
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Access Easy EnglishAustralian Government Services Australia Australian Government Department of HealthAustralian Government Department of Social ServicesVictorian Department of Health and Human ServicesNew South Wales HealthCollaboration for InclusionNDIS COVID-19 ResourcesDown Syndrome AustraliaThe Growing SpaceCouncil for Intellectual Disability (CID)Inclusion AustraliaThe Information Access GroupBooks Beyonds WordsTwo Way StreetGuided Self-Help BookletsPhotosymbolsQueenslanders with Disability NetworkScope and Key Word Sign AustraliaNeed helpAccess Easy English
Access Easy English has made many factsheets and posters.
These are just some.
- What is COVID -19
- Look after yourself
- A4 poster Look for the signs
- A4 poster Look after yourself
- What is Shut
- We need space between us - version 1
- We need space between us - version 2
- We need space between us - version 3
- Rules to go to a nursing home
- What is PPE?
- COVID-19 New Information about Job Keeper
- Job Seeker 6 September More Money for 3 months
Victoria (From Access Easy English)
Victoria Get a Test at Home PDF
Victoria Get a test at Home Word Document
Victoria State of Disaster- Victoria State of Disaster Word Document
- Regional Victoria Rules
- Regional Victoria Word Document
- Vic. Everyone must wear a mask PDF
- Vic. Everyone must wear a mask Word Document
- School in Melb from 3 August 2020
- School in Melbourne from 3 August Word Document
- Wear a mask Word Document
- Wear a mask PDF Document
- New Rules for Melbourne 3 August PDF Document
- New Rules for Melbourne 3 August Word Document
- Melbourne - More Information About Work 5 August PDF
- Victoria - More Information about work 5 August Word Document
New South Wales (From Access Easy English)
- Wear a mask PDF
- Wear a mask Word Document
- New Rules for Schools in NSW PDF
- New Rules for School in NSW Word
Queensland (From Access Easy English)
- Queensland. Brisbane City. Did you go here? 22 to 27 August PDF
- Queensland. Brisbane City. Did you go here? 13 to 17 August PDF
- Queensland. Gold Coast. Did you go here? 15 to 26 August PDF
- Queensland. Ipswich. Did you go here? PDF
- Queensland. Ipswich. Did you go here? Word
- Queensland. Toowoomba. Did you go here? PDF
- Queensland. Toowoomba. Did you go here? Word
- Queensland. Did you go there? Part 1 - 9 to 16 August PDF
- Queensland. Did you go there? Part 2 17 to 23 August PDF
- Queensland. You may need a test PDF
- Queensland. Wear a mask. PDF
- Queensland. Wear a mask. Word
Other Resources for Queensland can be viewed here.
Other New resources updated by Access Easy English can be viewed here.
Australian Government Services Australia
Easy Read How we’re helping people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Easy Read Coronavirus - Should you wear a mask?
Easy Read Coronavirus - Should you wear a mask?
We are still waiting on the release of Easy English Information about the upcoming changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments.
Australian Government Department of Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Our plan for keeping people with disability safeCoronavirus (COVID-19) advice for people with disability
Australian Government Department of Social Services
The below are links to multiple formats where available.
Coronavirus. What is it? Coronavirus. What do you need to know? Coronavirus FAQ Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about coronavirus (COVID-19)Coronavirus. 5 things to do right now Coronavirus. Social DistancingCoronavirus. Staying at HomeCoronavirus. Wearing a maskCoronavirus (COVID-19) Accessible resourcesCoronavirus Who can you call? Jobkeeper Payment Impacts on Carer Payment recipientsJobkeeper Payment Impacts on Disability Support PensionGetting a test - New 1/10/20 We are still waiting on the release of Easy English Information about the upcoming changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker.Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
Links
Do I have to wear a face mask? - Easy English - Poster (PDF)Do I have to wear a face mask? - Easy English - Handout (PDF)Answers to your questions about face masks for people with disability Answers to your questions about face masks for support workersDownloads
Call to Test PDFCall to Test WordCoronavirus - Emergency Relief Packages PDFCoronavirus - Emergency Relief Packages WordDo I have to wear a face mask? - Easy English (Word)Coronavirus (COVID-19): Changes to disability supports and services (Word) (June 2020)What to expect when you get disability services – Easy Read (Word)Coronavirus - Looking after your mental health - Easy Read version - accessible (Word)Information to help with your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) – Easy Read (Word)Who can get free face masks in Victoria PDF Who can get free face masks in Victoria Word Face Coverings - FAQ for people with disability and their support workers Word Coronavirus - Information for families with children with disability PDFCoronavirus - Information for families with children with disability WordSingle Social bubbles - What people with disability should know WordSocial Bubbles - Information for Carers WordCoronavirus and resources for people with disability - Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ people, CALD communities, Regional Victorians, Women. Answers to your questions about face masks for people with disability PDFAnswers to your questions about face masks for support workers PDFAbout Changes to restrictions to Victoria From Monday 9 November PDFAbout Changes to restrictions to Victoria From Monday 9 November Word
New South Wales Health
Links Easy Read Resources and Children's Book. NSW Health - Directions under the Public Health ActNSW Health - COVID-19 car testing NSW Health - COVID-19 hospital testingNSW Health - What you must do under new coronavirus rules from 24 July 2020 * We noticed an error. The Disability Information Hotline operates Mon - Fri only. NSW Health COVID-19 Information for people with a Disability Downloads
NSW Health - What you must do under new coronavirus rules from 24 July PDF * We noticed an error. The Disability Information Hotline operates Mon - Fri only.NSW Health - Closing the Border PDFHi - This is Coronavirus PDFGetting tested for COVID-19 PDFWhat Happens when you get your COVID-19 Test results PDFCOVID-19 Car Testing PDFCOVID-19 Hospital Testing PDFHow to Self-Isolate PDF
Collaboration for Inclusion
Has many COVID-19 Planning Resources for People with Disability, some are Easy Read.
These resources may help people to make plans about how they can manage their health, support, money and supplies at this time.
NDIS COVID-19 Resources
The NDIS developed a COVID-19 fact sheet for download available at this NDIS webpage.
And the NDIS Disaster Response have information in many languages including Auslan and Easy English.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and support
Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome Australia have Easy-Read guides and Factsheets.
The Growing Space
The Growing Space has an Easy English document that explains isolation, closures and distance rules.
Council for Intellectual Disability (CID)
CID have developed Easy English guides. Staying Safe from Coronavirus and Look after your mental health during Coronavirus. These guides explain how to avoid getting sick from Coronavirus COVID-19. It also says what to do if you get sick. There are resources here on Coronavirus Rules, about the Covidsafe app, and staying at home.
Looking after your health during Coronavirus PDFLooking after your health during Coronavirus - Link If you think you have Coronavirus - Easy Read PDFIf you think you have Coronavirus PDFAbout the COVIDSafe app About MoneyManage Your Money LinkManage Your Money Download
Inclusion Australia
Not Easy Read, but another easy information source is a new animation. It was co-designed with people with intellectual disability.
COVIDSafe App: To download or not? explains that downloading the app is voluntary. It describes how the app works, what information you need to provide and how it can help protect you and others.
The Information Access Group
Official Government Easy Read Coronavirus resources listed by Department or Agency.
They have also made “Easy for Me" an easy-to-read magazine for people of all abilities. It helps give people ideas for keeping busy and staying connected while they are at home. It has recipes, puzzles and activities, and a helpful guide to online apps and programs.
Books Beyond Words
Books Beyond Words has a range of books that can be downloaded for free. The books are picture stories and illustrated guides to support people with learning disabilities and autism through the coronavirus pandemic.
A short wordless story, that will help people to understand what to do if you have Coronavirus and how to keep yourself and those who you care about safe. The story also shows how to safely help others who may be self-isolating.
- Having a Test for Coronavirus
- Having a Test for Coronavirus at a Drive Through Centre
Mental health, end of life and bereavement resources
- Let’s talk about…when someone is ill or dies from coronavirus
- Jack Plans Ahead for Coronavirus
- When Someone Dies from Coronavirus
Two Way Street
Janelle Sampson at Two Way Street has Aided Language Display (ALD) boards. These are tips on talking with kids about Coronavirus and washing your hands.
Guided Self-Help Booklets
The Scottish Commission for Learning Disability have a series of guided self-help booklets. For the support of people with mild to moderate learning/intellectual disabilities. The majority of the content is universal during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The booklets can be used with the support of family members, friends, volunteers and carers and are also suitable for social work and health professionals. The booklets give people with learning/intellectual disabilities an opportunity to talk through their feelings with people providing support to them. There is a guide for each booklet, explaining how the content can be delivered.
Photosymbols
A free series of Downloadable posters are available - developed by Photosymbols on
How to stay safeCoronavirus and Health issues What if you get ill Staying at home Please don't spread it You must stay at home Why we wear PPEAll these are in one place at Photosymbols Coronavirus Poster Set.
Queenslanders with Disability Network
What-Does-self-quarantine-mean.pdfCOVID-19-Essential-Items-Checklist-Graphic.pdfYour Emergency Plan for COVID-19My COVID-19 plan PDFMy COVID-19 Plan Word
Scope and Key Word Sign Australia
Scope and Key Word Sign Australia have resources to help you at this COVID-19 webpage. They include a key Word Sign poster on Tips on avoiding Coronavirus, Easy English Guide on How to Stay healthy and communication boards, task schedules, social stories and Easy English resources. Scroll through the page to access the resources.
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